Dead Island 2 has finally made its way to Steam on April 22, much to the delight of fans eagerly awaiting its arrival. The game wasted no time in climbing to the top of the best-selling list on Valve's platform.

The sequel to the original Dead Island, announced by Deep Silver back in 2011, faced a long development journey involving three studios before its launch last spring. Initially, the open-world action RPG was available exclusively on the Epic Games Store for a limited time.

Dead Island 2 Leads Steam's Sales Charts

Just a day after celebrating its first year since release, Dead Island 2 landed on Steam on April 22, quickly becoming a top performer on Valve's platform. Surpassing other popular titles, the game claimed the top spot on the Top Sellers chart, which considers various revenue streams beyond game sales, including subscriptions and microtransactions.

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Dead Island 2 debuted on Steam shortly after receiving its second story DLC, SoLA, priced at $14.99. This expansion brought new content, enemies, weapons, and a fresh location to explore. Both SoLA and other post-launch content for Dead Island 2 are now available on Steam.

Grab Dead Island 2 at Half Price on Steam

Deep Silver's decision to launch Dead Island 2 with a 50% discount likely contributed to its early success on Steam. The discounted rates apply to all versions of the game, including Deluxe and Gold Editions, as well as various add-ons. These promotional prices will remain in effect until April 29.

The game's strong start on Steam was no surprise, given the buzz surrounding its impending release. In mid-April, the 11-year-old Dead Island: Riptide saw a surge in players following teasers about Dead Island 2's imminent launch on the platform.